lastofthebreed
Senior Member
Have hunted for squirrels with both the 17 HMR and 22 LR. The 22 LR with solids is the best squirrel medicine around. I try for nothing but head shots cause eatin them is as good as shootin them.
I prefer a 22 magnum. It's good for squirrels and great when you run across a gang of hogs while squirrel hunting.
I am a 22 magnum guy all the way. I use cci solids and have killed squirrels at roughly 100 yards before. Head shots are my preference and no meat is lost. Plus, if I run into a hog while out it's nice to have.
Since I don't own a scope, anything past 70yds for a squirrel is really hard. Getting old sucks, don't let anyone lie to you That said, the longest shot on a squirrel has been about 60-70 yards. It was in the top of a tall Poplar. Good clean shot, it fell... about half way. Got stuck in the branches on the way down. Beautiful shot though!
If you ever shoot a CZ 455 american you will love it